Travelers come to experience firsthand the country’s art, architecture and its tremendously rich culture and couples tend to travel more to long-haul destinations in Spain. The Iberians, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Moors and Jews all left their marks on the cultural mosaic that is Spain’s civilization. Yet beyond the centuries-old castles and cathedrals and charming unspoiled villages, Spain’s cities now have a cool, modern vibe with hip new design hotels and trendy restaurants. And throughout the country, architects are designing dramatic airports, stunning new museums, state of the art performing arts centers, spectacular wineries and mega-yacht marinas. For today’s travelers, Spain offers a pulsating energy, non-stop nightlife, friendly people and arguably the best cuisine in the world.

The best way to discover the city famous landmarks is to take an open top bus tour, a river cruise or perhaps a walking tour. Once you are acquainted with all the sights enjoy browsing around museums and art galleris.

For peace and tranquility relax in one of the lovely Royal Parks, where the noise and bustle of the crowds seems far away.

Central London – takes a tube a train or a bus and discovers the villages, of London. All have a unique character from maritime Greenwhich in the east to Royal Richmond in the west.

Your stay in the capital wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a pub where you can savour the atmosphere of traditional London and even get to know some of the locals. In addition to the many pubs you will also find a host of wine bars, brasseries and cocktails bars. In London there are restaurants serving food from almost every corner of the world, including traditional British food of the top quality. An excellent way to round off an evening is to experience the thrill of a west end theatre production or perhaps to dance the night away at one of the citys prestigious nightclubs.

The best way to obtain an overall of the city is by taking a guided tour. This can be in the form of a bus or coach trip, a walking tour or a river boat cruise. You will be able to see London’s famous landmarks and latest attractions.

Transport Sightseeing Tour

Transport is an excellent introuduction to all London’s principal sights. Tours run at frequent intervals daily from Piccadilly Circus Haymarket, Victoria Stree Victoria Undergound Station and Baker Street and last approximately 1 1/2 hours. Tours include either live commentary provided by official London. The original London Sightseeing tour London plus lets you get on and off as you please as often as you like at more thatn thirty different pleases.

Coach Tours

Excellent conducted coach tours operate inspring, summer and autumn with reduced services during winter months. There are moring, afternoon and day tours based on the City and west end with visits to well known pleaces such as Westminster Abbey, madame Tussaud’s St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London, plus tours of waterside London and Greenwich, visiting the national maritime museum. In the evening there are panoramic tours and London at night tours, which can include either a crusie on the Thames, a visit to a traditional English pub, or dinner, dancing and a floor show.

River Trip

A cruise on the river is always a pleasant way of passing the time, as well as a great opportunity to see London from a different perspective across the wide expanse of the Thames. In central London there are piers at Westminster, Charing Cross and at the tower of London. Boats sail from these eastwards to Greenwich, Docklands and the Thames Barrier at Woolwich and westwards to Hampton court, Richmond and Kew. In addition to these regular services there are special cruises by night to see the illuminated buildings on the banks, lunch cruises or evening cruises with dinner and disco cruises.

Walking Tours

Step off the main thoroughfares and discover narrow cobbled streets which can take you back in time to the London of charles dickens, Sherlock Holmes or even Jack the Ripper. Themed walks available include Ghosts, Historic Pubs, Inns of court or Theatreland.

Area: 499,400sq Km
Country population: 40,341,462
Capital City: Madrid, Population 5,086,635
Official Languages: Castilian Spanish
Currency: Euro